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Question On Notice No. 5775 asked in the Legislative Council on 28 June 2012 by Hon Lynn Maclaren

Question Directed to the: Minister for Finance representing the Minister for Housing
Parliament: 38 Session: 1


Question

          I refer to the sale of public housing dwellings to the private market since 2000 and further to question on notice No. 1141, and ask —
              (1) How many households currently live in Homeswest properties?
              (2) Has the department conducted or commissioned any research on the perception and experience of safety and security amongst Homeswest tenants?
              (3) What current schemes or initiatives are in place specifically relating to improving safety and security in Homeswest housing?
              (4) Does the department keep any statistics or records on the number of incidences where tenants in Homeswest housing have been victims of crime?
              (5) If yes to (4), please provide details with specific reference to —
                  (a) break-ins;
                  (b) property damage;
                  (c) theft; and
                  (d) assault.
              (6) How many instances ('call outs') of police attendances were to Homeswest properties in the last five years?
              (7) How does this compare to the number of call outs by police to private residences in the same time period?
              (8) What are the number and percentage of crimes committed against persons residing in Homeswest versus non-Homeswest housing since 2000 for —
                  (a) break-ins;
                  (b) property crime;
                  (c) crimes against the person;
                  (d) domestic violence; and
                  (e) drug or alcohol related offences?
              (9) What are the number and percentage of charges laid against persons residing in Homeswest versus non-Homeswest housing since 2000 for —
                  (a) break-ins;
                  (b) property crime;
                  (c) crimes against the person;
                  (d) domestic violence; and
                  (e) drug or alcohol related offences?
Answered on 14 August 2012




The Department of Housing advises:

 

(1) As at 30 June 2012, 35,413 properties were tenanted.

 

(2) No

 

(3) The Department's Security Policy. This includes security screens and doors to all designated seniors accommodation. Tenants (other than designated seniors accommodation) may apply to have barrier doors, screens or lock bolts fitted to sliding glass doors and windows if not already fitted. New construction dwellings will be fitted with security measures at time of construction.

 

(4) No

 

(5) Not applicable

 

(6) The Department of Housing does not collect data of police attendances to public housing properties.

 

(7) The Department of Housing does not collect data to compare the number of call outs by police to private residences in the same time period.

 

(8) The Department of Housing does not collect data regarding the number and percentage of crimes committed against persons residing in public housing versus non-public housing properties.

 

(9) The Department of Housing does not collect data regarding the number and percentage of charges laid against persons residing in public housing versus non-public housing properties.

 
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